Category Archives: Job Search

Don’t Waste My Time

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Will S.

One thing that some companies do that wastes everybody’s time is post job vacancies without specifying the salary. Even a salary range would help, but most companies don’t even do that. Often, they post something about salary being commensurate with … Continue reading →

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A New Job and Your Elevator Pitch

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Will S.

So, how’s your elevator pitch? I call it my elevator story, and it’s also known as an elevator speech, but it’s just a different name for the same thing. UC-Davis calls it your commercial about yourself and your competencies and … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Money?

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Will S.

Many Americans are struggling financially.  Despite discussion about a second round of stimulus payments that may or may not happen, some people haven’t even received the first check. One North Carolina woman filed for unemployment in June, and her case … Continue reading →

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Resumè Smarts

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Will S.

I sometimes wonder what people are putting in their resumes. I was scanning some vacancy postings today, and I saw this statement in one of the vacancy announcements: “Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their … Continue reading →

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